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About Me

I began my gaming journey by playing flash games and whatever my potato PC could run in the early 2000s. I still have fond memories of playing GTA games and Need for Speed 2. I eventually moved to online experiences like IMVU and Wizard 101, which further propelled my love for gaming. Now I love to play indie and a couple of AAA entries to pass my time.

Position at Tech4Gamers

I’ve previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, I love to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games and breaking exclusive stories. Besides my passion for gaming journalism, I love spending my leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited my articles.

Tech Journey

Despite having a fair share of experience with retro console gaming in my early years, I’ve mostly stuck to PC for the rest of my life. I made the best use of a potato PC for a long time by playing various popular indie and low-end releases before eventually equipping myself with a rig that allowed me to try out many AAA games on my wishlist. Since then, my passion has grown into a profession that I’m proud of over the years.

Current PC setup

I’m currently using these specs on my trusty gaming device:

OS: Windows 11

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700H 2.70 GHz

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

RAM: DDR5 16 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Sony Falls 17 Places To No.21 In Metacritic’s Best Publisher Ranking For 2025

Metacritic posted its ranking for the best publishers of 2025, and Sony ended up at No. 21 with an average Metascore of 74.

Sony Shut Down Dark Outlaw Games Despite “One Hell of a Game” in Development, Says Studio Lead

Jason Blundell, the head of Dark Outlaw, stated that fans will mourn the studio's closure because they were making "a hell of a game."

Marathon Has Sold 1.2 Million Copies But Less Than 20% Of Its Players Are On PS5

Marathon has sold 1.2 million copies so far across all platforms, but only 19% of its players are on PlayStation 5.

Peal Abyss Stock Price Goes Up By 24% Due To Crimson Desert’s Impressive Sales

Following the commercial success of Crimson Desert, Pearl Abyss' stock price has increased by a whopping 23.59%.

Epic Games Lays Off 1,000 Employees, Blames It On A Downturn In Fortnite Engagement

In a note from Tim Sweeney, Epic Games revealed that it is laying off 1,000 employees today due to lower Fortnite Engagement.

Dragon Riding In Crimson Desert Criticized For 15-Minute Limit And 50-Minute Cooldown

Players are unhappy with dragon riding in Crimson Desert, as it is only available for 15 minutes before requiring a 50-minute cooldown.

“I Don’t Love AI Slop,” Jensen Huang Says He Understands DLSS 5 Criticism

Jensen Huang has stated that he understands gamers, as he doesn't like AI slop himself, but that isn't the purpose of DLSS 5.

Crimson Desert PC VS PS5 Comparison Shows PC Looks Like A Remake Due To Ray Reconstruction

Crimson Desert on PC easily outperforms the PS5 Pro version of the game thanks to Nvidia's Ray Reconstruction technology.

Microsoft Targets Xbox One Users With Up To 50% Off On Xbox Series X|S In Store Promotion

Microsoft is targeting Xbox One users with exclusive discounts up to 50% off for the Xbox Series X|S with an in-store promotion.

Sony Cancelled A New Horror IP Similar To Dead Space From Firesprite Studios

Sony cancelled a new sci-fi horror IP similar to the Dead Space franchise at Firesprite studios, while also scrapping a Breaking Bad VR game. 

Slay The Spire 2 Hits Historic Success, Joins Top Indie Games Of All Time

As per Alinea, Slay the Spire 2 has sold 4.6 million copies on Steam, becoming one of the biggest indie launches of all time on the platform.

Crimson Desert Has Sold 2 Million Copies In Less Than 24 Hours

Crimson Desert has sold 2 million copies in less than a day, and Pearl Abyss is working to make updates based on fan feedback.

“Insane Scale”- A Reviewer Spent 205 Hours In Crimson Desert And Still Isn’t Halfway Through

Blaine Smith revealed that he isn't even halfway through achieving 100% completion in all areas of Crimson Desert, after spending 205 hours.

Starfield Rises To The Top Of Pre-Order Charts On PlayStation Store, Passes PS5 Exclusive Saros

Starfield has risen to the top of the pre-order charts on the US PlayStation Store, holding two spots in the top 5.

Too Ambitious For Its Own Good? Crimson Desert Divides The Media

Crimson Desert hasn't been a universal critical hit, and reviews blame its flawed execution for this result.
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Web games have seen a major resurgence lately due to how convenient they can be compared to AAA PC or console titles.
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GTA 6 Officially Confirmed To Target 30FPS On PS5 Pro

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Rockstar Games has officially confirmed GTA 6's PS5 Pro frame-rate target, revealing that this platform also targets 30FPS.
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Rockstar Will Take Legal Action If Someone Tries To Reverse Engineer A GTA 6 AI Clone

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Strauss Zelnick has stated that Take-Two is enhancing its legal capacity in case someone uses AI to reverse engineer a clone of GTA 6.
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GTA 6 Pre-Orders Hit 9.7 Million, Overtaking Cyberpunk As The Most Pre-Ordered Game Ever

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GTA 6 pre-orders have reportedly surpassed Cyberpunk with 9.69 million copies already sold, pushing the overall revenue near $1 billion.
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Take-Two Confirms It’s Working To Revive Forgotten Legacy IPs As BioShock 4 Development Continues

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Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says in a new interview that the company is working to revive legacy franchises while also exploring new IPs.